According to Thornton, the scene had far more dialogue that what we actually saw, but having sat down with Sheridan to discuss it, the pair decided that less was more.

“Originally there was a bunch of dialogue in those scenes. Taylor and I talked it over. You know what, I don’t know if I should say anything. People are going to get it. We don’t need to put a hat on a hat. It was a very powerful scene even doing it. Getting a coyote to stand still and stare at you is not easy but we managed.”

What Other TV Shows Has Taylor Sheridan Worked On?

Sheridan is best known as the creative force behind Yellowstone, the hit neo-Western drama starring Kevin Costner, which wrapped up its five-season run last year in contentious fashion. The series has also spawned a number of spin-offs. 1883 and 1923 are spin-offs which tell the story of how the Dutton family — led by Costner — came to settle in Montana. Three sequel series are currently in the works, including The Madison — which stars Michelle Pfeiffer, Kurt Russell, Matthew Fox and Patrick J. Adams — and two untitled series following Beth and Rip (Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser), and Kayce Dutton (Luke Grimes).

Where Do I Know Billy Bob Thornton From?

Thornton famously won an Academy Award for writing Sling Blade, which he also directed and starred in. It was that movie which really put him on the map as both a serious actor and filmmaker. He’s also known for his chilling turn as the hitman Lorne Malvo in the first season of Fargo (2014), which earned him a Golden Globe. On the big screen, some of his most memorable roles include Bad Santa (2003), where he played the hilariously inappropriate Willie; Armageddon (1998), where he played a NASA executive tasked with overseeing a mission to save the world; Monster’s Ball (2001), opposite Halle Berry in an Oscar-winning turn for the actress; and Friday Night Lights (2004), as a high school football coach in an acclaimed sports movie that inspired a television series of the same name. Thornton also led the Amazon legal drama Goliath from 2016 to 2021, prior to taking on his role in Landman.

Landman Season 2 is officially set to premiere on November 16, 2025, exclusively on Paramount+.